The Rite of Penance Introduction outlines the sacrament. The initial understanding is that a penitent operates from a posture of conversion: 6. Followers of Christ who have sinned but who, by the prompting of the Holy Spirit, come to the … Continue reading →

… will likely be the interpretation some Catholics will give USCCB’s review of the film The Golden Compass. There is, admittedly, a spirit of rebellion and stark individualism pervading the story. Lyra is continually drawn to characters who reject authority … Continue reading →

Triton’s surface, according to a new crater study, is far, far younger than what we might have thought before the era of space probes. The Neptunian moon, 7th largest in the solar system, joins Europa and Enceladus (left) as likely … Continue reading →

Today’s post reviews the damage caused outside the person by the sinner. First, a review of the notion that sin disrupts our relationship with God: 5. Since every sin is an offense against God that disrupts our friendship with him, … Continue reading →

The Jet Propulsion Laboratory has a new web page up, PlanetQuest. You can track daily updates to the current count of exoplanets, bodies discovered outside the solar system. We have yet to be able to image planets directly, but … Continue reading →

about Todd Flowerday

A Roman Catholic lay person, married (since 1996), with one adopted child (since 2001). I serve in worship and spiritual life in a midwestern university parish.

about John Donaghy

John is a lay missionary since 2007 with a parish in western Honduras. Before that he served in campus ministry and social justice ministry in Iowa. His ministry blog is http://hermanojuancito.blogspot.com

He also blogs reflections on the lectionary and saints/heroes/events of the date at http://walktheway.wordpress.com

He'll be a long-term contributor here analyzing the Latin American bishops' document from their 2007 Aparecida Conference.